Certainly! Making slow cooker salted caramel is a delicious and convenient way to enjoy this sweet treat. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions:
- Place the granulated sugar in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Cut the unsalted butter into pieces and scatter them over the sugar.
- Pour the heavy cream over the sugar and butter.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to low heat.
- Cook for 2-2.5 hours, stirring once or twice during the cooking process. The sugar should dissolve, and the mixture will turn into a smooth caramel.
- Once the caramel is smooth and has a golden brown color, add the vanilla extract and sea salt. Stir well to combine.
- Continue cooking for an additional 15-30 minutes, or until the caramel reaches your desired thickness. Keep in mind that it will thicken further as it cools.
- Taste the caramel and adjust the salt level if needed.
- Turn off the slow cooker and let the caramel cool for a bit before transferring it to a jar or airtight container.
- Allow the salted caramel to cool completely before using it as a topping for desserts, ice cream, or as a filling for cakes and pastries.
Remember to store any leftover salted caramel in the refrigerator. Before using it, you may need to gently reheat it to achieve a pourable consistency. Enjoy your delicious homemade slow cooker salted caramel!
